Investment philosophy
Kvanted is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in Northern European companies with industry-changing software and hardware solutions.
Our investment philosophy is rooted in accelerating industrial decarbonization and digital transformation, driven by powerful tailwinds from increased demand for industrial automation, sustainability, and supply chain resilience.
As the next Industrial Revolution introduces new growth possibilities through groundbreaking technologies, we recognize the innovation potential of traditional European industries.
Investment themes
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Enhancing industrial efficiency with industrial robotics, AI, autonomous systems and IoT solutions.
SUSTAINABILITY
Boosting industrial decarbonization with circularity solutions, biomaterials, sustainable construction materials, and energy efficiency solutions.
SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE
Resolving industrial inefficiencies with data processing, sensing technology, logistics, procurement and marketplace solutions.
What we look for
We back Northern European companies with industry changing software and hardware solutions. The companies we invest in range from pre-seed to Series A, and have already built something tangible to back their bigger vision. We are especially excited about applications in robotics, AI and autonomous systems, connectivity, data processing and sensing technology, circularity, and biomaterials.
How we operate
Our initial investments range from 0,5–3M€, with additional capital available for the best performers via follow-on investments. As our fund's lifetime is longer than average, we are there to support our portfolio companies long-term. We invest both as lead investor and as a co-investor to ensure seamless collaboration with other investors.
Our values
Cutting-edge
Our job is to take risks - in a way that is bold and smart at the same time.
Grounded
In a world that’s built on endless data and projections, we believe that leading with empathy is the ultimate competitive advantage, even when the answer is no.
Resolute
Once we've done our homework, we're all in to provide a safe harbour for big ideas to blossom into future-proofing solutions.
As Europe enters a new industrial era driven by changing technologies, new business models, and a shared goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions, traditional industries have enormous potential for innovation.
We are particularly excited about software and hardware solutions that can lead to a major transformation in the industrial sector while building a more sustainable future. There are numerous opportunities in the industrial value chain, from improving resource efficiency and optimizing energy usage to leveraging new technologies.
With our team’s strong backgrounds in venture capital and private equity, the legal and regulatory environment, and investment banking, we have built sharp insights and deep industrial networks across Europe, all for the benefit of our founders.